Lauren M.

March 29, 2016

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Homework questions and answers:

The Main Idea: The islands of the West Indies rely on tourism to support their economy.

What formed the islands of the West Indies? The West Indies were formed by volcanoes.

This a link about volcanoes in the West Indies:Volcanoes in the West Indies

What is the major industry in the West Indies? The most important industry in the West Indies is tourism.

Here is a link about tourism in the West Indies: Tourism in the West Indies

Recalling Facts:

What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?

The three archipelagos that make up the West Indies are the Bahamas, south of Florida there is the archipelago the Greater Antilles, which includes Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico. The third archipelago that makes up the West Indies are smaller islands that create the archipelago called the Lesser Antilles.

Here is a link about archipelagos in the West Indies: Archipelagos in the West Indies

2. Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

Africans, the Spanish, the French, the Dutch, and the Americans. These have either influenced the music (African, American and Spanish), influenced the language, like Creole, a mix of Spanish, French and English, or helped colonize the area now known as the Caribbean, such as the Dutch.

Here is a link about influences in the Caribbean Region: Cultures In the Caribbean Region

3. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?

Cuba is different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere because it is run by a dictator and is a communist country.

Here is a link about Communism in Cuba: Communism in Cuba